2. Just and holy Mark 6:20 JOHNJOHN 2

3. The Preaching of John His call to repentance was a call of faith His call to repentance was a call of faith To give knowledge of salvation, Lk. 1:76-77 (Mk. 1:4) To give knowledge of salvation, Lk. 1:76-77 (Mk. 1:4) Produce faith in Jesus, Jno. 1:6-9; Acts 19:4 Produce faith in Jesus, Jno. 1:6-9; Acts 19:4 Gospel is a call of faith, Rom. 10:8-10, 17; Acts 20:21 Gospel is a call of faith, Rom. 10:8-10, 17; Acts 20:21 His call to repentance was a call of faith His call to repentance was a call of faith To give knowledge of salvation, Lk. 1:76-77 (Mk. 1:4) To give knowledge of salvation, Lk. 1:76-77 (Mk. 1:4) Produce faith in Jesus, Jno. 1:6-9; Acts 19:4 Produce faith in Jesus, Jno. 1:6-9; Acts 19:4 Gospel is a call of faith, Rom. 10:8-10, 17; Acts 20:21 Gospel is a call of faith, Rom. 10:8-10, 17; Acts 20:21 3

4. 4 The Call of Faith Turns Hearts Back to God’s Word and Ways Luke 1:16-17 John used God’s word to call people to repentance and faith, Lk. 3:2-3 Knowledge of salvation comes from God’s word, Lk. 1:77 (1 Tim. 2:3-4) Must go back to the Bible! Rom. 10:17

5. 5 The Call of Faith Demands Full Repentance of Sins Luke 3:8-10 The persuasion to repent: The kingdom (blessings), Matt. 3:2 God’s judgment (curse), Matt. 3:7-8, 10-12 The nature of God, Matt. 3:9 Persuades us to repent, Acts 17:29-31

6. 6 The Call of Faith Demands Full Repentance of Sins Luke 3:8-10 The complete extent of repentance Repentance is active, Luke 3:10-14 Based on God’s law, Mark 6:17-18 In our repentance we turn to God, Acts 26:20 Genuine repentance removes all sin Does not try to redefine it, 2 Cor. 7:11

7. 7 The Call of Faith Demands Submission to Christ John honored Christ, Jno. 1:29-34 Never sought personal promotion, Jno. 1:30; Matt. 3:4; Jno. 1:19-23 (1 Cor. 2:2-3) Gospel focuses on Christ – we are debtors, Rom. 1:14; 1 Cor. 9:16

8. 8 John showed honor for Christ by immediately submitting to Him: By yielding completely to His word, Matt. 3:13-15 By fulfilling his work and rejoicing over Jesus’ success, Jno. 3:26-30 By refusing to deny the truth, Mk. 6:17-20 Follow John’s example! Col. 3:16-17; Lk. 6:46 The Call of Faith Demands Submission to Christ

9. John was highly honored, Matt. 11:7-11a John was highly honored, Matt. 11:7-11a His call of repentance was a call of faith, Lk. 7:29 His call of repentance was a call of faith, Lk. 7:29 God is calling you to respond to Christ’s call of faith, Matt. 11:28-30 God is calling you to respond to Christ’s call of faith, Matt. 11:28-30 Humbly obey His gospel and you will surpass John in blessings! Matt. 11:11b Humbly obey His gospel and you will surpass John in blessings! Matt. 11:11b John was highly honored, Matt. 11:7-11a John was highly honored, Matt. 11:7-11a His call of repentance was a call of faith, Lk. 7:29 His call of repentance was a call of faith, Lk. 7:29 God is calling you to respond to Christ’s call of faith, Matt. 11:28-30 God is calling you to respond to Christ’s call of faith, Matt. 11:28-30 Humbly obey His gospel and you will surpass John in blessings! Matt. 11:11b Humbly obey His gospel and you will surpass John in blessings! Matt. 11:11b 9 John